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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 730.60 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 730.60 and 363.94 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 730.60 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/730.60 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 730.60 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 265,894.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,894.56/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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